Patna, Oct 20 (PTI) Bhojpuri star-turned-politician Pawan Singh's estranged wife Jyoti Singh on Monday filed her nomination papers from Bihar's Karakat assembly seat as an Independent candidate.

Jyoti Singh had recently met Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor in Patna amid speculations she may get a ticket of the party in the upcoming polls.

In recent months, Jyoti Singh appealed for help from several leaders regarding her marital discord, which intensified recently when she visited the actor at his Lucknow flat. Police were called and she later posted a video in tears, alleging she was being harassed.

However, Pawan Singh had denied the allegations levelled by Jyoti Singh.

In a social media post, he wrote, "Would I hurt the feelings of the public who have helped me reach this position?

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